Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Kiwano Melon
In German
Devil's Backbone
Hornmelone
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
pepino africano
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Kiwano Melon doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Kiwano Melon has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwano Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon
Care of Devils Backbone and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwano Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.